Creamy Citrus Mousse

Name: Creamy Citrus Mousse
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1/3 cup cold water; 2 cups whipped topping; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest, optional; 2 teaspoons orange extract; Maraschino cherries, optional; Additional grated lime zest, optional

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup cold water
2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon grated lime zest, optional
2 teaspoons orange extract
Maraschino cherries, optional
Additional grated lime zest, optional

Directions

1

Dip the rims of six individual dessert dishes in lime juice, then in sugar; set aside. In a bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the whipped topping, milk, lime zest if desired and orange extract. Fold into gelatin. Spoon into dessert dishes. Refrigerate for 1 hours or until firm. Just before serving, garnish with cherries and lime zest if desired.